“Instead of following a clear path from courtship to marriage, individuals are choosing to engage in romantic ties on their own terms – without the guidance of social norms,” said Tyler Jamison, a researcher in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).

“There is a gap between the teen years and adulthood during which we don’t know much about the dating behaviors of young adults.

She is a doctoral candidate in the MU College of Human Environmental Sciences.It may also help explain why marriage is on the decline, particularly among young adults.” Jamison conducted interviews among college-educated adults who were in committed, exclusive relationships.She found that although living together before marriage has become less taboo, many young adults want to avoid the potential negative social consequences of cohabitation. Speed Dating - Single Parents Center Relationship Advice - Singles Resources - Smart Links - The Art of Flirting - Singles In The Fast Lane The Singles Lifestyle - Pricilla Pigg - Links of Interest - Specialty Dating Sites - Boomer Pulse Whether you're a Single Woman or Single Man this is your gateway to Singles Events and Activities in St. It doesn't matter if you're looking for Speed Dating in St. Isn't it about time you got out of the house and lived it up a little? In the old days single people were looked upon as outcasts of society...

“Most students do not have a definite plan for where they will live or work after graduation, and stayovers are a way for couples to have comfort and convenience without the commitment of living together or having long-term plans.” The study, “We’re not living together: Stayover relationships among college-educated emerging adults,” is in the current issue of the .